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Easy Chicken Saag Recipe

Easy Chicken Saag Recipe

Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal with this Easy Chicken Saag recipe, which combines tender chicken with vibrant spinach and aromatic spices to create a comforting dish.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 10 ounces spinach fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chicken pieces, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Pour in the tomato puree and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the spinach and water, and cook until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in the yogurt, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for a few more minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Add lemon juice before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes

You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach. Adjust spices as per your taste for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg